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The latest updates to Apple's OS X Mavericks and iOS operating systems, both released on Monday, address a number of bugs and security vulnerabilities. The new version of Mavericks -- officially named OS X Mavericks v10.9.4 -- fixes issues that had prevented some Macs from automatically connecting to known Wi-Fi networks, and also improves the reliability of waking from sleep mode.

A new version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 7.1.2, was released alongside the Mavericks update on June 30. The mobile upgrade addresses issues in the iPhone 4 and later generations, as well as the iPod Touch 5 and later, and the iPad 2 and later. Apple also updated its web browser to Safari 7.0.5.

Multiple Security Fixes

The update to Apple’s operating system, its third so far in 2014, includes a number of changes. Apple’s support Web site lists fixes to Maverick’s Certificate Trust Policy, Dock, graphics driver, and Thunderbolt drivers, among others.

Most of the fixes target problems with Maverick’s WebKit rendering engine which allow Web sites to crash the browser or execute malicious code, according to a report on The Register. The security bugs also include a potential leak of iBooks logs that could reveal a user’s Apple ID, and a vulnerability in the Dock that allows malicious code execution. It also includes a fix to prevent malicious ZIP archives from executing code and to prevent remote server attacks, plus a way to circumvent the screensaver lock.

Apple’s iOS update also includes patches for a number of security problems, including one that allows the Siri voice command system to reveal a user’s contact list. The upgrade includes patches for the OS kernel, Mail, WebKit, and Safari. According to a report on Expert Reviews, the vulnerability to remote code execution makes the new iOS highly recommended, although warns that the patches could block use of the Pangu iOS 7.1.1 jailbreak.

Beyond the security updates and solving the problem with some Macs’ ability to connect to known Wi-Fi networks, OS X Mavericks 10.9.4 also addresses an issue with the background and Apple logo image on startup, and as mentioned earlier, it improves reliability when waking the computer from sleep mode.

A new version of Apple TV, being called version 6.2, was also released June 30, fixing a number of vulnerabilities to malicious code and remote attackers among Apple TV 2nd generation and later versions.

The iOS upgrade comes on the heels of Apple’s June announcement regarding iOS 8. The new iOS, which the company says will become available in the fall, is currently available in beta along with its software developers kit (SDK) through Apple’s iOS developer program. According to Apple, iOS 8 will include a number of improvements for clients with new productivity features, security and management capabilities.

Apple's focus on improving its operating systems could be key to future success, since the company alienated many users over the past year with its initial release of OS X Mavericks. Complaints continue to pour in, almost daily, from our readers disillusioned with Apple's recent missteps.

My device works just fine and I never had anymore issue with Safari Crashing. Perfect update for me.

JOHN EDWARDS:

Posted: 2014-07-07 @ 9:37am PT

Since upgrading my iMac to Mavericks, it crashes almost every day at least every hour whilst in use. Went to Apple store and they had no idea and just blamed other people’s software. Pretty sick of it.

Amy:

Posted: 2014-07-05 @ 11:38pm PT

It seems to have broken my Safari, lost all bookmarks... Kinda peeved here.

Perry Crume:

Posted: 2014-07-04 @ 6:56am PT

iphone 5 froze on the download, 1 hour now and no movement. What's up with that Apple?

joe:

Posted: 2014-07-04 @ 5:16am PT

my ipad froze on the downloading stage - can't even turn it off

Shaunie:

Posted: 2014-07-03 @ 10:29pm PT

It's frozen on a screen showing I need to plug into itunes! Why? I have never had to plug into itunes to update! I don't even have a working pc anymore. I'm really pissed and seriously reconsidering staying with Apple. Think a new phone is in order...

Wayne:

Posted: 2014-07-03 @ 5:59pm PT

My mail worked fine before the upgrade to 10.9.4. Now I can not take my mail online or hook to a server. Looking for a fix to get mail back. Way to go Apple.

Mark:

Posted: 2014-07-03 @ 5:47pm PT

It froze my phone.

Shannon:

Posted: 2014-07-03 @ 4:40am PT

I started the new update at 10pm last night... my iphone 5 is still showing that it is updating (apple and progress bar). It's been about 12 hours.. What's up?

Disappointed Mac User:

Posted: 2014-07-02 @ 12:15am PT

Well, this is yet another complete failure by Apple. It only took about 10 minutes since I installed this useless update for my wi-fi connection to cut out again, just as it did before the update.

Overall, with this update, Apple is showing that it can no longer produce a decent OS.

The most ridiculous part isn't Apple's failures, though. It's the fact that Microsoft has produced an even worse OS, which means there's still no viable alternative in the market for consumers and small businesses.